Winter Park is a little over 65 miles from Denver, and is one of the closest ski resorts from Denver. The route is I-70 West most of the way, with the remainder on U.S. Route 40 West, which goes over Berthoud Pass. Be sure to check http://cotrip.org for current conditions on Berthoud Pass, as it's common for it to be snowing (sometimes heavily) on the pass with no snow in Denver or on the way up I-70.

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Winter Park is a little over 65 miles from Denver, and is one of the closest ski resorts from Denver. The route is I-70 West most of the way, with the remainder on U.S. Route 40 West, which goes over Berthoud Pass. Be sure to check [http://cotrip.org] for current conditions on Berthoud Pass, as it's common for it to be snowing (sometimes heavily) on the pass with no snow in Denver or on the way up I-70.

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Amtrak: The California Zephyr runs daily between the San Francisco Bay area and Chicago, passing through Winter Park as well as Salt Lake, Denver, and Omaha. In December 2012, Amtrak's Website quotes $43 between Denver and Winter Park as the full-rate fare.

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Greyhound: There is a daily service between Denver and Salt Lake (and return) passing through Winter Park. In December 2012, Greyhound's Website quotes $21-23 for one-way Winter Park to Denver.

There are shuttles to Winter Park from Denver International Airport, and the town has an adequate free shuttle between Winter Park Resort, the town of Winter Park, and the town of Fraser.

There are shuttles to Winter Park from Denver International Airport, and the town has an adequate free shuttle between Winter Park Resort, the town of Winter Park, and the town of Fraser.

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The Ski Train is a great way to get to Winter Park. http://skitrain.com There are winter and summer train schedules from Denver's Union Station direct to Winter Park.

*'''Hot Sulphur Springs Resort'''. Hot Sulpher Springs is about 45 minutes north of Winter Park. They have a fantastic set of hot springs pools, fun in both the winter and summer. They also have lodging here, but there's a level traing crossing and 3 to 4 trains come through in the middle of the night blowing their whistles within half a mile of the rooms.

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*'''Hot Sulphur Springs Resort'''. Hot Sulpher Springs is about 45 minutes north of Winter Park. They have a fantastic set of hot springs pools, fun in both the winter and summer. They also have lodging here, but there's a level train crossing and 3 to 4 trains come through in the middle of the night blowing their whistles within half a mile of the rooms.

*'''Pole Creek Golf Course'''. 27 holes of Colorado Mountain Golf on 3 distinct courses - The Meadow, The Ranch and The Ridge. Course is at 8,600 feet, and plays to 7,107 yards from the back tees. Voted Best New Public Course in North America in 1985. 970-887-9195. Located at 6827 County rd 51, Tabernash, Colorado 80478. [http://www.polecreekgolf.com].

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*'''Pole Creek Golf Course'''. 27 holes of [http://www.polecreekgolf.com Colorado Mountain Golf] on 3 distinct courses - The Meadow, The Ranch and The Ridge. Course is at 8,600 feet, and plays to 7,107 yards from the back tees. Voted Best New Public Course in North America in 1985. 970-887-9195. Located at 6827 County rd 51, Tabernash, Colorado 80478.

*De Antonio's, Pizza and Pasta (2 miles north in Frazier). In the Alco strip-mall, across the street from Safeway. Some of the best pizza by the slice in the area. (Local, $7 per person)

*De Antonio's, Pizza and Pasta (2 miles north in Frazier). In the Alco strip-mall, across the street from Safeway. Some of the best pizza by the slice in the area. (Local, $7 per person)

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*Guido Chang's, a weird fusion of Italian pasta and rice bowls. The sweet chili bowl is fairly good, although the green curry rice bowl is passable. The salads are really nice. (Local, $12 per person)

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*Mountain Rose, breakfast in downtown Winter Park. It's fairly small, and almost always seems to have a wait. This seems mostly to be due to slow table turnover and a small dining-room. They're fairly heavy on attitude, and the sign out front says "Hours Iffy". Good food. (Local, $8 per person)

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*<eat name="Fontenot's Seafood Restaurant" alt="" address="78336 US Hwy 40" directions="" phone="970-726-4021" url="http://www.fontenotswp.com/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">This restaurant has been around since 1990 and is favored by the locals. Seafood is their specialty with or without a Cajun slant, but they also serve steaks, chicken, and pasta. A great selection of wines by the glass as well as some micro brews. Lunch is great value and they also have great happy hour deals on appetizers. Located in King’s Crossing Shopping Center, downtown Winter Park.</eat>

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*The Kitchen, breakfast in downtown Winter Park. It's fairly small, and almost always seems to have a wait. This seems mostly to be due to slow table turnover and a small dining-room. They're fairly heavy on attitude, and the sign out front says "Hours Iffy". Good food. (Local, $8 per person)

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*<eat name="Gasthaus Eichler Restaurant" alt="" address="78786 US Hwy 40" directions="on Main Street, across the street from Hideaway Park and the Winter Park Chamber, central downtown" phone="970-726-5133" url="http://www.gasthauseichler.com" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Back under management by the original owners, Hans & Hanne Eichler. Using family recipes and everything hand-made, it serves up European and Continental cuisine. Their traditional German dishes have a huge local following, and includes such favorites as Paprika Goulasch, Jagerschnitzel, and Wiener Schnitzel. However, do not overlook the Chateaubriand, Steak Diane and the Rocky Mountain Trout. Serving lunch and dinner daily, with take-out available.</eat>

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*<eat name="Pearl Dragon II" alt="" address="45 County Road 804, Fraser, CO 80442" directions="in the strip mall next to Safeway" phone=" (970) 726-5252 " url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Great Chinese food made fresh to order. Generous portions, reasonable prices and a great atmosphere. The family that runs Pearl Dragon is frendly and welcoming. A must for locals and out of town guest!</eat>

*'''The Rocky Mountain Inn and Hostel''', [[Frasier]], [http://therockymountaininn.com/]. Very cheap rooms and communal rooms. Has a computer with dial-up net access, but also has very good CDMA coverage.

*'''The Rocky Mountain Inn and Hostel''', [[Frasier]], [http://therockymountaininn.com/]. Very cheap rooms and communal rooms. Has a computer with dial-up net access, but also has very good CDMA coverage.

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*About 10 miles north of Frasier is a golf resort that has many very nice condos as well as hotel rooms, for around $140 per night. The condos all seem to have hot tubs in them. No CDMA coverage though.

*About 10 miles north of Frasier is a golf resort that has many very nice condos as well as hotel rooms, for around $140 per night. The condos all seem to have hot tubs in them. No CDMA coverage though.

*<sleep name="Beaver Village Condominiums" alt="Teverbaugh Heaton Management" address="50 Village Drive Winter Park, Co 80482" directions="From Denver- Exit 232 Highway 40 west, 26 miles on the left, marked by a large oval green sign." phone="970-726-8813" url="http://www.beavercondos.com" checkin="4PM" checkout="10AM" price="from $95" lat="" long="">Condos range in size from 1-4 bedrooms. Located only 2 blocks from downtown and 1.5 miles to the base of the ski resort, easily accessible to all of Winter Park. Free town ski shuttle will transport to the ski area directly from all of the condos. Centrally located Clubhouse has a heated indoor pool, hot tubs, sauna, guest laundry and 1200 square feet of meeting space. The Clubhouse and condos are also equipped with free high speed wireless internet services. </sleep>

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Winter Park is a little over 65 miles from Denver, and is one of the closest ski resorts from Denver. The route is I-70 West most of the way, with the remainder on U.S. Route 40 West, which goes over Berthoud Pass. Be sure to check [8] for current conditions on Berthoud Pass, as it's common for it to be snowing (sometimes heavily) on the pass with no snow in Denver or on the way up I-70.

Amtrak: The California Zephyr runs daily between the San Francisco Bay area and Chicago, passing through Winter Park as well as Salt Lake, Denver, and Omaha. In December 2012, Amtrak's Website quotes $43 between Denver and Winter Park as the full-rate fare.

Greyhound: There is a daily service between Denver and Salt Lake (and return) passing through Winter Park. In December 2012, Greyhound's Website quotes $21-23 for one-way Winter Park to Denver.

There are shuttles to Winter Park from Denver International Airport, and the town has an adequate free shuttle between Winter Park Resort, the town of Winter Park, and the town of Fraser.

Get around

Powderhound Transportation[9] provides shuttle service from Denver International Airport to Winter Park Colorado.

Equipment Rental

Winter Park has a range of ski rental shops to choose from including many you can book online line.

See

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Hot Sulphur Springs Resort. Hot Sulpher Springs is about 45 minutes north of Winter Park. They have a fantastic set of hot springs pools, fun in both the winter and summer. They also have lodging here, but there's a level train crossing and 3 to 4 trains come through in the middle of the night blowing their whistles within half a mile of the rooms.

Pole Creek Golf Course. 27 holes of Colorado Mountain Golf on 3 distinct courses - The Meadow, The Ranch and The Ridge. Course is at 8,600 feet, and plays to 7,107 yards from the back tees. Voted Best New Public Course in North America in 1985. 970-887-9195. Located at 6827 County rd 51, Tabernash, Colorado 80478.

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Eat

Hernando's, Pizza and Pasta. (Local, $7 per person)

Mad Munchies (30 miles north in Grandby), fantastic sandwiches. (Local, $6 per person)

Pizza Shop in Frasier. Good pizza and Italian food. (Local, $6 per person)

De Antonio's, Pizza and Pasta (2 miles north in Frazier). In the Alco strip-mall, across the street from Safeway. Some of the best pizza by the slice in the area. (Local, $7 per person)

Mountain Rose, breakfast in downtown Winter Park. It's fairly small, and almost always seems to have a wait. This seems mostly to be due to slow table turnover and a small dining-room. They're fairly heavy on attitude, and the sign out front says "Hours Iffy". Good food. (Local, $8 per person)

Fontenot's Seafood Restaurant, 78336 US Hwy 40, ☎970-726-4021, [1]. This restaurant has been around since 1990 and is favored by the locals. Seafood is their specialty with or without a Cajun slant, but they also serve steaks, chicken, and pasta. A great selection of wines by the glass as well as some micro brews. Lunch is great value and they also have great happy hour deals on appetizers. Located in King’s Crossing Shopping Center, downtown Winter Park.

Gasthaus Eichler Restaurant, 78786 US Hwy 40 (on Main Street, across the street from Hideaway Park and the Winter Park Chamber, central downtown), ☎970-726-5133, [2]. Back under management by the original owners, Hans & Hanne Eichler. Using family recipes and everything hand-made, it serves up European and Continental cuisine. Their traditional German dishes have a huge local following, and includes such favorites as Paprika Goulasch, Jagerschnitzel, and Wiener Schnitzel. However, do not overlook the Chateaubriand, Steak Diane and the Rocky Mountain Trout. Serving lunch and dinner daily, with take-out available.

Pearl Dragon II, 45 County Road 804, Fraser, CO 80442 (in the strip mall next to Safeway), ☎(970) 726-5252. Great Chinese food made fresh to order. Generous portions, reasonable prices and a great atmosphere. The family that runs Pearl Dragon is frendly and welcoming. A must for locals and out of town guest!

The Rocky Mountain Inn and Hostel, Frasier, [16]. Very cheap rooms and communal rooms. Has a computer with dial-up net access, but also has very good CDMA coverage.

About 10 miles north of Frasier is a golf resort that has many very nice condos as well as hotel rooms, for around $140 per night. The condos all seem to have hot tubs in them. No CDMA coverage though.

Beaver Village Condominiums (Teverbaugh Heaton Management), 50 Village Drive Winter Park, Co 80482 (From Denver- Exit 232 Highway 40 west, 26 miles on the left, marked by a large oval green sign.), ☎970-726-8813, [4]. checkin: 4PM; checkout: 10AM. Condos range in size from 1-4 bedrooms. Located only 2 blocks from downtown and 1.5 miles to the base of the ski resort, easily accessible to all of Winter Park. Free town ski shuttle will transport to the ski area directly from all of the condos. Centrally located Clubhouse has a heated indoor pool, hot tubs, sauna, guest laundry and 1200 square feet of meeting space. The Clubhouse and condos are also equipped with free high speed wireless internet services. from $95.